Buffalo Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Boots from China
Wet-state tanned buffalo hides prepared as upper leather, hairless and suitable for boot production, not further processed. Under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-blue upper leather from bovine (buffalo included). Known for strength in rugged footwear applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' (bovine) to avoid equine misclassification
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state and prevent crust formation
• Conduct pre-shipment thickness measurements for upper leather specs (typically under 3mm)